acharya on August 27th, 2009

We would have heard umpteen number of tips to beat insomnia, and would have followed quite a few of them, such as enjoying a cup of warm milk at bedtime, reading books, counting numbers, listening to soothing music, and what not. However, very few of us know that our daily diet could be the cause [...]

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acharya on August 22nd, 2009

The aloe vera plant’s list of healing powers is endless. It is a well-known fact that aloe vera is excellent when it comes to healing cuts and burns, and in soothing pain. Hence, aloe vera has been a common ingredient in skin ointments and creams. Recently, aloe vera also gained popularity as an active ingredient [...]

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acharya on August 14th, 2009

While the Swine Flu panic is growing worldwide, and the death toll increasing by the day, renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev had recently assured the public that yoga has the power to fight Influenza A(H1N1). When addressing a press conference this week, Baba Ramadev assured the masses that regular practice of yoga can boost immune [...]

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acharya on August 12th, 2009

According to a new study, scientists claim that water is the best anti-ageing weapon that can keep wrinkles at bay. About 1500 genes present in our body determine the duration until which people can maintain their youthful looks. Although there are several ways in which skin ages, each of which are controlled by different sets [...]

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acharya on August 6th, 2009

Researchers have found that Curcumin, derived from the turmeric root, a popular Indian spice with much medicinal value, can help reduce cancer risk among postmenopausal women, who have been subjected to hormone replacement therapy. Studies during the past have revealed that oestrogen, together with progestin hormone replacement therapy, increases the risk of developing progestin-accelerated breast [...]

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acharya on August 1st, 2009

Not long ago, caffeine was often in news for its negative effects on health and received bad publicity. But in recent days, scientists have revealed some interesting and positive aspects of caffeine. The latest addition to the list of coffee’s health benefits are its contribution for effective functioning of the brain and liver. Germany’s Green [...]

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